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420 West 116 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01867-0067Map

Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University

420 West 116 Street is an office building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 65 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 14 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling, all story's at public hall

    Aug 27, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of blue tape covering sprinkler heads at ceiling, all story's at public hall

    Aug 27, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical light fixtures at ceiling, all story's at public hall

    Aug 27, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors north and south doors at south public hall bulkhead to roof.

    May 24, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head south public hall bulkhead at roof.

    May 24, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire proof south wall 10th story public hall bulkhead to roof.

    May 24, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head public hall all stories.

    May 24, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 7 sty southwest apt 7g. located at apt 7g

    Sep 28, 1987 · Apt 7G

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 7 sty southeast apt 7e mr lo. located at apt 7e

    Sep 28, 1987 · Apt 7E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 7 sty southeast apt 7e. located at apt 7e

    Sep 28, 1987 · Apt 7E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty northwest apt 4a mr fleischmann. located at apt 4a

    Sep 28, 1987 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty southwest apt 3g john doe. located at apt 3g

    Sep 28, 1987 · Apt 3G

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty center south apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Sep 28, 1987 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing wooden wedges 3 to 9 sty public hall at center to north and south sections.

    Sep 28, 1987

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 26

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Sprinkler none

    Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019

    Sep 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Sprinkler none

    Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019

    Sep 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 25, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 14, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012

    Aug 30, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 20, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 5, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 5, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Emergency power none

    Ll2604e-emergency power none

    Mar 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 18, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 14, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 8, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p40151

    Jul 31, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p40151

    May 4, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9543

    Mar 25, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Bc27-929.1/a.c.27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a fullsystem of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinler report prepared by a registered design professional by july 1,2019,in an office bui

    Nov 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls and appurtenances.noted:i-stepcracks atbrickwork at spandrels betw flrs at 7 & 6 b/6&5 at exposure 3;ii-loosemissing brickwork around metal vent/grille above 6/f and 4/f window @

    Apr 23, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compiant manner:lack of system of automatic sprinklers/failure to provide siamese connection(s),where required per bc9032; in the 10 story bldg more than 110 sprinkler heads are

    Apr 13, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17h11/17d6/51m7/70h11/52h11/66o2/41g11/74b14/71x10/10h11/36t7/33o2/.17h,d-gibs,loose &/or worn throughout hoistway.51m-provide anti spinout.70h-worn tiller rope.52h-worn gov rope.66o-clean pit.41g-illegible fus

    Nov 13, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    1l10,16l10,25l6. 1l10-allarm not working 16l10-not self closing 8flr 25l6-secure to code.

    Sep 5, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    5j11/ 10h12/ 3m7/ 17h12/ 39g12/ 5j11 = much gap between car door and car post 3m7 = capacity plate 17h12 = 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 4th fls 39g12 = # 8 fuse

    Dec 27, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Rope and cables not protected over sharp edges use of rigging equipment without a special rigger license on site swo#4820

    Aug 15, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74l12/74m11/74o02 - h74-112-replace lt on top of car. h74-m-11 repair lt in overhead gov. room h74-o-02 clean top of car.

    Feb 22, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28h 13l 30h 33p 29q 50h 46u 28 replace car roller guide under car 50 low brugn on main machine 28 replace c w guard

    Sep 21, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    13i,74x,22d,74o,74m,30o,35p,40p,62o, 13-replace mirror 74-fire service phase 1 and 2 repair 22-properly secure escape hatch 74o-top of car filthy 74m- provide capacity plate 30-clean hoistway 35-provide access

    Dec 9, 1997 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 7H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 7G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 18, 2007 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Office building (O6)
Year built
1907
Floors
10
Residential units
65
Building area
55,067 ft²
Lot area
7,569 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1867 / 67
Assessed value
$4,618,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102824, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.

Questions about 420 West 116 Street

Who owns 420 West 116 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.

Does 420 West 116 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 420 West 116 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 420 West 116 Street built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 420 West 116 Street?

It has 65 residential units and 66 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.